Financial Controller

6 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Rising Edge Group

Rising Edge Group

Rising Edge Group is a high-voltage electrical contractor based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with over 20 years of experience. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), commissioning, and fabrication services for medium- and high-voltage electrical systems across North America. They serve various sectors, including power, transmission, distribution, industrial, and renewables. The company offers a comprehensive range of services for substation projects, managing all phases from conceptual design to commissioning. Their key offerings include EPC solutions for substations and high-voltage infrastructure, commissioning and testing, panel fabrication, and project management. Rising Edge Group employs a skilled workforce of around 265–500 professionals and emphasizes safety, quality management, and customer-centric execution. They have expanded operations across Canada and the U.S., positioning themselves as a trusted partner for utilities and industrial clients.

utilities
201-500
Founded 2002

Description

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and prepare U.S. GAAP financial statements.
  • Oversee general ledger activities, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial analysis.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance documentation.
  • Coordinate external audits, manage information requests, and remediate audit findings and control deficiencies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements and statutory filings.
  • Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance, provisions, filings, audits, and external tax advisors.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and executive decision-making with financial insights.
  • Build and lead the U.S. accounting team, mentor employees, and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Operations and business leaders on governance, process improvements, automation, and special projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams.
  • CPA designation strongly preferred; a relevant master’s degree is a plus.
  • Strong experience with financial reporting, external audits, regulatory compliance, and U.S. tax compliance.
  • Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, audit requirements, and federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Experience with ERP systems; Vista by Viewpoint is preferred.
  • Advanced Excel, financial analysis, and financial reporting or consolidation systems experience preferred.
  • Experience in a multi-entity or complex business environment and public accounting experience are preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, collaboration, integrity, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • 401(k) employer matching.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid safety training.
  • Ongoing training, development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program with confidential counseling support.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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